Drunk Driving Statistics In Illinios And Across The Country

Alcohol-related auto accidents have a tremendous impact on families in every conceivable demographic. The below statistics demonstrate how pervasive these incidents are in Illinois and across the country. They also lend some insight as to their measurable effect on men, women and children.

Every year, there are over 10,000 deaths in traffic accidents involving intoxication across America.

The Consequences Of Drunk Driving

The consequences of drunk driving can be extremely severe for the drivers. They can go to jail, have to pay high financial penalties, and even lose their ability to driver for the foreseeable future. However, in most cases, the effects of drunk driving are much more deleterious for the victims. They usually face the following hardships:

HOSPITAL BILLS: Most drunk driving incidents leave the victim with serious medical issues and, consequently, require them to spend a lot of time in the hospital recovering. This immediate care and the long-term care that will also be necessary is very expensive especially when you factor in the prescription and other costs.

EMPLOYMENT: Normally, drunk driving accident survivors need to leave work for an extended period of time. When they do come back, they often find they cannot do the same type of work that they used to be able to perform. This imposes a number of financial and other kinds of hardships on victims.

STANDARD OF LIVING: Many drunk driving incidents change victims irreversibly. They might be scarred, disabled, or in constant pain and suffering. While the nature of drunk driving incidents varies considerably, the standard of living of those affected by them usually changes for the worse. This is a significant, intangible consequence of these events.

What To Do If You Have Been Involved In A Drunk Driving Incident

Be prepared and plan ahead! There is no need for you to be confused about what to do if you are ever involved in a drunk driving incident. Here's what you need to do:

First: Call 911.

Second: Try and obtain the information of the other driver and third parties.

Third: Note as much as you can about the circumstances of the incident including the weather, road conditions, driver error, etc.

Fourth: Contact a qualified Illinois personal injury attorney.

Once you contact a qualified Illinois personal injury attorney, he or she can explain in greater detail the steps to take to ensure that your recovery is not jeopardized following a drunk driving accident. They can help you complete all of the tasks necessary to successfully file and present your case at trial.

Want To Know More About Drunk Driving In Illinois?

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